eMedia, one of Africa's leading entertainment companies, has announced the launch of Openview Stream—the continent's first independent Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television (FAST) platform. This platform aims to change access to premium broadcast and streaming content for viewers across Africa.
As an eMedia platform, Openview Stream extends the group's entertainment ecosystem beyond traditional broadcasting, providing premium live television and streaming content free of charge to the African audience. The service represents an evolutionary development of eMedia's media portfolio, leveraging the familiar viewing experience of the Openview brand, which previously transformed access to free television for millions of households in South Africa, and migrating it to digital streaming across the continent.
Openview Stream was developed in collaboration with RunnTV, eMedia's strategic partner for OTT and FAST technologies. The platform combines eMedia's recognizable entertainment brands, quality content, and deep understanding of the African audience with advanced FAST capabilities to ensure a seamless streaming experience specifically tailored for the region.
The service initially launched in Kenya, Ghana, Rwanda, Zambia, Botswana, Namibia, and Mauritius, with further expansion into other African markets planned as part of eMedia's phased strategy. Building on decades of providing quality entertainment to millions of households, eMedia enters the streaming market with Openview Stream. This service opens up new opportunities for local authorities, broadcasters, viewers, advertisers, and content creators by offering a sustainable, ad-supported digital ecosystem adapted to African consumption habits.
As an eMedia platform, Openview Stream also contributes to the growth of the broadcasting industry in Africa by providing broadcasters and content owners with an innovative digital distribution service. With RunnTV's proven FAST technologies, partners can increase reach via mobile devices and Connected TVs while creating new opportunities for audience growth and sustainable advertising revenue.
Africa is one of the fastest-growing digital entertainment markets globally. The rise of smart TVs, improved broadband access, and increasing demand for free streaming services are changing how audiences discover and consume content. Openview Stream was created to meet this demand, offering an accessible and high-quality streaming destination that remains free for viewers.
The platform offers a carefully curated selection of African, regional, and international channels, with programming focused on local relevance, recognized entertainment brands, and high viewing quality that reflects the diversity of the continent's audience. Commenting on the launch, Halik Sheriff, CEO of eMedia, stated that Openview Stream marks a significant milestone in eMedia's development as one of Africa's leading entertainment companies. He added that, building on the success of Openview, they are bringing one of their strongest consumer brands to the streaming market, ensuring that viewers can continue to enjoy quality entertainment through free and accessible viewing. Together with RunnTV, their strategic technology partner, they are creating an African streaming service that benefits viewers, broadcasters, advertisers, and content creators, making premium entertainment freely available across the continent.
Manish Sinha, Founder and CEO of RunnTV, noted that Africa represents one of the most exciting growth markets for the future of television. He expressed pride in partnering with eMedia to power Openview Stream on their FAST platform. By combining eMedia's established brands and deep market expertise with their own technological capabilities, they are creating a scalable streaming service designed specifically for the African audience.
This launch is another important step in eMedia's long-term digital growth strategy. In the coming months, Openview Stream will continue to expand its content offering, channel portfolio, and geographical reach, strengthening its position as a leading independent FAST streaming service in Africa.
Egyptian artist Amr Diab sparked widespread online buzz following the release of the official poster for his new album 'Habaytak' (I Loved You), scheduled for release in Summer 2026.
The social media discussion was not driven by the album itself or the artist's appearance, but rather by the fact that he was pictured wearing three luxurious women's watches. This detail caught the attention of fans, who began searching for information about the brand and price of these watches, leading to the images going viral across various platforms.
These watches are the Mini Royal Oak model, which is considered one of the most sought-after designs in the world of luxury timepieces and is widely worn by celebrities globally. According to common pricing, each of these models costs approximately $282,000 USD, a fact that surprised many fans after the information became widely circulated.
Critics suggest that wearing three watches simultaneously is an important element of the album's promotional visual concept, especially considering the famous singer's reputation for meticulous attention to detail in official photoshoots and album covers.
The superstar recently completed recording songs for his new album, preparing for its imminent release and reaffirming his dominance in the summer music season. While working on the album, Amr Diab collaborated with numerous renowned poets, composers, and arrangers, including Tamer Hussein, Aziz El Shafei, and Ayman Bahgat Ammar, as well as other figures from Egypt and the Arab world. The album features both names involved in his past successes and new participants whom he hopes will bring a fresh perspective to the tracks.
It is worth noting that Diab's last album, 'Ebtadeina', was released last summer and achieved the highest streaming count for an Arabic album across various music platforms.
Aston Martin has presented the Dreadnought, a military-nature SUV concept that exists exclusively in the digital environment of the game Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. This project was developed in collaboration with Infinity Ward and Activision, bringing the aesthetic and performance of the British automaker to the video game universe, it should be noted that the vehicle is not available for purchase.
Created without the restrictions of the physical world, the Dreadnought allows for the exploration of shapes, materials, and technologies that would be unfeasible in a production car. The manufacturer's intention was to incorporate the DNA of Aston Martin into a machine with supercar performance, suitable for the combat scenarios of the new franchise title.
Within the universe of Modern Warfare 4, the SUV features all-wheel drive, described by developers as the most aggressive in the game. Its exterior is equipped with ballistic protection plates, a specific compartment for weaponry, and fuel tanks. The sound experience is complemented by the simulation of a V12 engine roar, generated by the game's physics engine, aiming to strengthen the connection with the brand's sports vehicles. The model will be accessible in tactical locations within the DMZ and Warzone modes at launch.
Despite its military theme, the concept maintains characteristic elements of Aston Martin. The body features Chiltern Green paint and has an external finish in carbon fiber with a 'fishbone' pattern. The interior combines Oxford Tan leather upholstery, carbon fiber details, and a gear selector with metallic gold finish. The name Dreadnought refers both to the English expression meaning 'fear nothing' and to HMS Dreadnought, a pioneering British battleship in the early 20th century.
For Aston Martin, this initiative is part of a diversification strategy, seeking to attract a younger audience and potential luxury clients through electronic games. This is not the first time the brand has been involved in this type of project, having previously created the DP-100 Vision Gran Turismo for the game Gran Turismo 6. A full-scale replica of the Dreadnought will be exhibited at Fanatics Fest in New York. The twenty-third title in the series, Modern Warfare 4, will be released on October 23, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with the standard edition costing US$ 69.99 in the United States.
The Inhotim Institute, the largest open-air museum in Latin America, located in Brumadinho, Minas Gerais, will offer an additional day of visitation during July, taking advantage of the school recess and holidays.
Throughout the month, Inhotim will be open from Tuesday to Sunday. On weekdays, operating hours will be from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM. On weekends, the hours are extended, running from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Tickets can be purchased through the Sympla platform, with the full price costing R$ 65, and there is a half-price option for R$ 32.50 for qualified individuals and Nubank card users. Additionally, access to the Inhotim Institute is free on Wednesdays.
In addition to permanent exhibitions and tours of the outdoor area, July will feature various exclusive activities. On the 11th, visitors were able to participate in the Learning Showcase of the Inhotim Music School, and other attractions are planned for the coming weeks.
On July 18, starting at 10 AM, a new edition of LAB Art & Natureza, linked to the Youth Forum, will take place. This event focuses on the 13 to 17 age group, promoting discussions on how to preserve the territory and debating specific actions for Brumadinho, with an expected duration of six hours.
On the same day, July 18, at 10:30 AM, there will be the LAB Garden Open Class, which will teach techniques for cultivating aquatic plants. This activity will last 90 minutes and will be led by specialist Marco Otávio.
Towards the end of the month, on the 25th, starting at 10 AM, the 4th edition of Experiência Brumadinho will be held. This event aims to bring together residents and visitors in an exhibition celebrating the culture, gastronomy, and traditions of the municipality throughout the entire day.
